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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,060.68, 27,675 and 12,098.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,060.68, 27,675 and 12,098.48 is: 16,690.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,060.68 : 27,675 = 12,098.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,060.68/27,675 = 12,098.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,060.68x = 27,675 × 12,098.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,060.68x = 334,825,434
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,825,434/20,060.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,690.63

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